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7542 and 7656 S Colfax Ave

7542 and 7656 S Colfax Ave

Chicago, IL 60649

Multi FamilyNo Mortgage
Share price$16.98
Avg yield—
Current yield0%
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About

Two triplex properties located in Chicago, Illinois. The first property at 7542 S Colfax Ave is a triplex built in 1921 consisting of two 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom units and one 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with approximately 1,500 sq ft per unit, all renovated in 2016–2017. Unit 1 receives a CHA subsidy of $1,246 per month with payments currently withheld pending CHA Change of Ownership/Management application processing. Unit 2 is now vacant and under rehab prior to listing building for sale, and Unit 3 is in eviction. The second property at 7656 S Colfax Ave is a triplex built in 2008 consisting of three 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom units with approximately 1,150 sq ft each. This building is 50% owned by an end-buyer undergoing rehab and refinance to complete a full sale and return $165k + 50% of profit to investors.

7656 S Colfax Ave

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7656 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

3-Unit property (Triplex) located in Chicago, Illinois.

Details

  • 9 bedroom, 6 bathroom Triplex built in 2008
  • Comprised of three 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom units with 1,150 sq ft each
  • The in-unit improvements include: New kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops & mosaic tile backsplashes, hardwood floors, brush nickel faucets, SS appliances, bathrooms, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and individual HVACs

Property Management and Insurance

  • Managed by ECO Systems LLC
  • Insurance Policy from Shelter Mutual Insurance Company

Occupancy Status

  • Unit 1 (Eviction in progress)
    • Eviction in progress
  • Unit 2 (Delinquent, eviction in progress)
    • Eviction granted, waiting on set-out
    • Tenant owes a balance of $13,910
    • 1 year lease renewal (01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024)
    • $1,391/month
    • Tenant was previously on a 1 year lease (12/15/2022 - 12/31/2023) at $1,350/month
    • Lease Agreement
  • Unit 3 (Eviction in progress)
    • Eviction in progress

Location Data

  • 1/5 Neighborhood Rating on Roofstock
  • "C" Rating for Zip Code on Niche

Due Diligence Documents

7542 S Colfax Ave

7542 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

3-Unit property (Triplex) located in Chicago, Illinois.

Details

  • 10 bedroom, 3 bathroom Triplex built in 1921
  • Comprised of two 3 bedroom 1 bathroom units and one 4 bedroom 1 bathroom unit with approximately 1,500 square feet of living space per unit
  • All units were completely renovated in 2016 and 2017. The in-unit improvements include:
    • Kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops & mosaic tile backsplashes, new engineered hardwood floors, brush nickel faucets, GE appliances, bathrooms, light fixtures, and ceiling fans. The capital improvements include: new electrical service with GFCI’s, plumbing, new windows, HVAC, trim, doors, and new porches.
  • This property has a 7.5% maintenance reserve instead of the typical 5% maintenance reserve to cover the following non-urgent repairs
    • New roof re-sealing layer - $6,900
    • Spot Brick & mortar tuck pointing - $10,000
    • Potential remediation of moisture damage to floor of Unit 2 - $3,500

Property Management and Insurance

  • Managed by ECO Systems LLC
  • Insurance Policy from Shelter Mutual Insurance Company

Occupancy Status

  • Unit 1
    • The housing authority is withholding payments of $4,984 until the housing inspection is completed and passed.
    • 1 year lease (08/01/2022 - 07/31/2023)
    • $1,246/month
    • Tenant receives rental assistance from the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). The CHA portion of rent is $1,246/month and the tenant portion is $0.
    • Lease Agreement
    • CHA Lease Renewal
    • The tenant signed a lease renewal at $1,246/month from 08/01/2023 to 07/31/2024.
    • The lease renewal fee is $350 and will be deducted from May's rent.
  • Unit 2
    • 1 year lease (02/17/2025 - 02/16/2026)
    • $1,290/month
    • $2,580 Security Deposit
  • Unit 3 (Eviction in progress)
    • 1 year lease (03/21/2024 - 03/20/2025)
    • $1,260/month
    • $1,890 Security Deposit
    • The tenant is responsible for all utilities

Location Data

  • 2.5/5 Neighborhood Rating on Roofstock
  • "C" Rating for Zip Code on Niche

Due Diligence Documents

Property Management

ECO Systems LLC

ECO Systems LLC is a property management company specializing in residential rental properties across the Midwest and East Coast. With a diverse portfolio spanning Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Florida, ECO Systems focuses on hands-on property management, tenant relations, and maximizing returns for co-owners. The team manages properties ranging from single-family homes to small multifamily buildings, with a particular focus on affordable housing markets with strong rental demand.

About this offering

Total Property Value$755,388
Equity
$707,250
Debt
None
Closing Costs$7,000
City Transfer Tax$5,175
LLC Formation$600
Operating Reserve
$152,009.6

The Market

Chicago, IL

Chicago is the Midwest’s largest economic hub, with major employers in finance, healthcare, logistics, and tech. The CTA’s rail and bus network connects neighborhoods to downtown jobs, and the lakefront trail, parks, and world-class dining and culture make the city a draw for residents. Many South Side neighborhoods offer homeownership at a fraction of downtown prices, and a large renter population keeps demand for quality rental homes steady.

Property Updates

UpdateAug 26, 2026
  • Thank you for raising this proposal. I support transparent accounting, but I recommend voting NO on distributing 100% of the property’s funds at this time.

  • Approximately $160,000 is already held in the LLC account. The issue is therefore not whether the funds have been transferred to the LLC, but whether distributing all of them immediately is prudent given the property’s upcoming obligations.

  • The property is approaching an eviction and sheriff lockout. After possession is recovered, 7542 Floor 3 will require turnover and likely rehabilitation before it can generate rental income again. Work is also anticipated for 7542 Floor 2 in preparation for an MLS rental listing and/or a potential sale of the building. Distributing the entire balance now would leave the LLC without sufficient working capital to restore, operate, and protect the property.

  • The property’s financial records have also been available to co-owners. The general ledger and cash-flow statement are maintained in Dropbox and updated at least weekly. These records provide transaction-level visibility into receipts, interest, taxes, insurance, repairs, rehabilitation costs, and other property expenses.

  • The current insurance-proceeds reconciliation, based on the ledger through August 18, 2026, is:

  • Gross insurance proceeds received: $275,714.75.

  • Pre-existing Colfax obligations settled before the reserve was established: $52,741.93, consisting of $37,772.42 in property operating and management obligations, $12,091.67 in property taxes, and $2,877.84 in insurance premiums and reinstatement costs.

  • Net insurance proceeds placed into the property reserve: $222,972.82.

  • Subsequent Colfax property outlays: $58,594.36, consisting of $42,849.56 for rehabilitation, capital improvements, repairs, labor, and materials; $5,266.66 for insurance; $3,664.86 for property taxes; $4,757.94 for eviction, legal, and registration costs; and $2,055.34 for utilities, cleaning, pest control, grounds, other operating costs, and bank fees.

  • Rent and account interest credited back against those outlays: $12,898.29.

  • Governance-authorized Colfax token repurchase and burn: $17,769.82.

  • Remaining property funds: approximately $159,506.93, rounded to $160,000.

  • Because cash is fungible, this is a ledger-based sources-and-uses reconciliation rather than a claim that individual insurance dollars can be traced to a particular invoice. The figures reconcile as follows: $222,972.82 - $58,594.36 + $12,898.29 - $17,769.82 = $159,506.93.

  • I support adding a concise accounting summary to the property dashboard showing:

  • The approximately $160,000 currently in the LLC account.

  • Interest or yield credited to the account.

  • Itemized deductions and property expenditures.

  • Known outstanding obligations.

  • The proposed rehabilitation and turnover reserve.

  • Any unrestricted surplus remaining after those needs are funded.

  • If Option 1 is approved, the following protections must apply before any distribution:

    1. At least $30,000 must be retained as a rehabilitation reserve, subject to increase if contractor estimates or property conditions support a higher amount.
    1. All taxes, insurance, legal, eviction, utility, safety, turnover, and operating obligations must be reserved first.
    1. Only the unrestricted surplus remaining afterward may be distributed.
    1. The previously approved 5% property-management equity compensation must be recognized, with the remaining grant accelerated before a distribution that would materially alter or terminate the management mandate.
    1. The updated accounting and reserve calculation must be published before the payout is processed.
  • A complete distribution may create a short-term payout, but it would materially increase the risk of another capital call, delayed rehabilitation, continued vacancy, and deterioration in the property’s value. The responsible course is to preserve adequate reserves, complete the eviction and turnover, restore the units to income-producing condition, and consider distributing only the genuine surplus afterward.

7656 S Colfax Ave

UpdateMar 11, 2026
  • This property received an insurance refund check of $255.74, which will be added to its Operating Reserve.

7542 S Colfax Ave

UpdateSep 1, 2026
  • Governance Results for 7542 & 7656 S Colfax Ave:

  • The Governance Voting results are back for the owner-proposed vote.

  • The leading vote is:

  • YES — Disburse all remaining insurance funds to token holders as rental distributions starting on the next payout day, accompanied by a full accounting statement.

  • This voting option received 4,584 / 7,815 votes which is equal to 58.65% of the total votes.

  • This vote will not pass because it did not reach at Supermajority of 60%+.

  • The voting results can be found on chain here or by searching the application ID: 3691838822

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